Submitted by: Levi Quinn

With the price of gas on a steady rise, more and more families are seeking cheaper ways to have fun. One tank trips are becoming more popular as transportation gets more expensive. When in the Philadelphia region, there are a number of great sights to see that will take only one tank of gas or less. They are perfect for the whole family or for the couple seeking a romantic but affordable outing.

Take a Garden tour of the amazing gardens in and around the Philadelphia area. Longwood Gardens has more than one thousand acres of amazing flowers, trees and manicured landscape. It was mentioned recently in Reader s Digest when they named it one of America s Most Gorgeous Gardens. To see some plant life in a safe and natural setting, check out Bowman s Hill Wildflower Preserve. It is just outside the city in a district called New Hope.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a great place for art lovers to go. They have all sorts of wonderful displays including very old art work as well as modern day pieces. They also house an impressively large collection of costume and textiles.

The Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest still operational theatre in the United States. It first opened in 1809 and was then called The New Circus. Over the years it has gone through maintenance and restoration in order to keep it functioning. It currently has the largest subscription audience in the entire world for a regional theatre company. The theatre has a caf for audience members to sit and enjoy a drink before and after the show. It is a much loved piece of Philadelphia history.

Those who enjoy wine tasting will certainly enjoy a visit to the Mount Hope Estate and Winery. The fall is the best time to come for a wine tasting. The winery has a full scale renaissance fair that includes interactive theatre and performers in full renaissance costume attire. Games and delicious food makes it a fun place to spend an afternoon.

Stop by the Allentown Fairground Farmers Market to check out a real farmers market. More than sixty merchants are regularly on hand to sell their wares including such things as baked goods, craft items and produce. This farmers market is real and not just orchestrated to be a tourist gimmick. It s perfect for getting everything you need for a picnic lunch, fresh and at a reasonable price.

History lovers may be interested in seeing the fantastic collection of historical information and items at Valley Forge National Historical Park. It s the perfect place for becoming better acquainted with the history of America and the fight for freedom the country has always been involved in. It s a great place for taking the kids for some valuable information regarding the nation s history.

Whether you are a Philadelphia native or a newcomer that is getting to know the city, there is a lot to see and do that is one tank of fuel or less. Be creative and take the time to see the simple things you may have otherwise not noticed.

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